Chapter 20

Jesse's hazel eyes were red and puffy from crying so much. He sniffled on their way back to the dorms. When they arrived at their room, Jesse sat down on the bed while Ulric went into the bathroom. He returned with a wet washcloth.

"Here, wash up your face," he said, handing it to Jesse. Jesse washed his face and neck, dampening his bangs. Ulric leaned back against a pillow, and Jesse leaned back against him.

"Babe, you really need to stop doing things like this," Ulric said, wrapping his arms around him. "You had me worried sick," he said.

Jesse sat there silently. "Promise that you won't leave me," Jesse said, glancing up at him. Ulric repositioned himself so Jesse faced him.

"Babe, I would never leave you," Ulric said. "You are my soulmate and the love of my life," he said, kissing him tenderly on the lips. Jesse wrapped his arms around Ulric's neck, smiled, and returned the kiss. Jesse leaned back without breaking the kiss, and Ulric hovered above him. Ulric pulled away from the kiss and kissed his chin. He kissed him on the lips once more, then nibbled on his right ear.

When Ulric placed light kisses on Jesse's neck, he moaned softly. "Babe, keep your eyes on me," Ulric said as the lights began to flicker. When Jesse fixed his gaze on Ulric, his heart rate returned to normal. When Ulric sucked on the smooth skin, Jesse inhaled deeply. "I want to make you mine, but I want your permission," Ulric said, pulling away.

"Make me yours," Jesse said. "I want and need you," he said.

Ulric pulled off Jesse's blue hoodie, revealing his upper body. "You look beautiful," he said, kissing him passionately. He sucked on the spot on Jesse's neck where the mating mark would be. Ulric let his wolf side take control and punctured the skin, drawing some blood. Jesse gasped and clenched the sheets as pain filled him. Seconds later, pain turned into pleasure. Removing his canines, Ulric licked the wound.

"Are you alright?" Ulric asked.

"I'm not sure," Jesse admitted. "Is it supposed to be that painful?" he asked.

"At first, then it will subside," Ulric said.

Ulric brushed Jesse's bangs from his eyes. "Your eyes are different," he stated.

"What?" "How?" Jesse asked, standing up. Ulric stood up and took Jesse into the bathroom.

"Look," Ulric said as he positioned Jesse in front of the mirror. When Jesse glanced into the mirror, he saw what Ulric was talking about. One eye was hazel and the other green.

"Is that normal?" Jesse asked, facing him.

"I'm not sure," Ulric said. "We can go and ask Mac," he said.

Jesse and Ulric changed into clean clothes and headed over to the main building. Jesse stood beside Ulric, who reached out and knocked on the door.

"It's open," Mac said from inside the room. The door opened, and the two boys walked inside.

"How can I help you boys?" he asked.

"Well, we were bonding, and something strange happened?" Ulric said.

"What exactly happened?" Mac asked.

Ulric turned and faced Jesse, who stood behind. "Babe, show him," he said. Jesse stepped out from behind Ulric and walked up to Mac.

"Son, you have two eye colors," Mac commented.

"We know," Uric said. "But is that normal?" he asked.

"It's rare, but nothing to worry about," Mac said. "What was your eye color before you came here?" he asked.

"Green," Jesse said.

"It's different with each person," Mac said. "Your eyes could stay the way they are now, they could go back to being hazel, or they could turn green," he explained.

"Thanks for seeing us," Ulric said. "Sorry for bothering you with something like this," he said.

"There is no need to apologize," Mac said. "You found your mate and want to make sure everything is okay," he said.

Twenty minutes later, Ulric was lying on their bed with Jesse leaning back against his chest.

"Are you tired?" Ulric asked when he noticed that Jesse's eyes were closed.

"No," Jesse said. "I'm just trying to relax my body and mind," he said. "A lot has happened today, and I want to calm my anxieties before they surface," Jesse explained.

"You will," "I love you and believe in you," Ulric said, kissing him tenderly on the lips.

"I love you, too," Jesse said, smiling at him.

Jesse glanced up at Ulric and blushed when his stomach grumbled.

"It sounds like someone's hungry," Ulric stated, chuckling softly. Jesse pointed to Ulric's stomach and said, "Look who's talking," when his stomach also made hunger sounds.

"Instead of talking about it, let's feed our bellies," Ulric said. They put on their jackets and headed over to the cafeteria. They stepped up to the long counter and saw what was being served for dinner.

"Mmm, meatloaf and mashed potatoes," Jesse said, grabbing a tray. Ulric grabbed his tray when Jesse picked up an empty glass and a box of orange juice. Ulric opted for V8 instead.

A certain redheaded boy grinned and waved at them. "Hi there!" he said, cheerfully.

"Hello, Devin," Jesse said. "How are you?" he asked.

"I'm good," Devin said. "I heard rumors that you left," he said.

"I did, but I'm back," Jesse said. "I needed to think things over," he explained.

"Are you back for good?" the youngin' asked.

"Yes," Jesse said, nodding his head. "I'm no longer running away from my troubles," he said. Devin glanced at them and grinned widely.

They ate their meal while chatting about random things. "Are you going to be in potions class tomorrow?" Devin asked.

"I've got to see the doctor first and get her approval," Jesse said.

"Class isn't as fun with you gone," the redhead said.

"If you're having trouble, just ask the teacher," Ulric suggested.

"She'll listen," Jesse said.

It was 8 p.m. when the three of them finished eating and took their trays up to the counter.

"Devin, think over what we told you," Jesse said. "Hopefully, I'll see you in the next class," he said.

"I will, and thanks," Devin said. They said their goodbyes and went their separate ways.

Jesse started his one hour of stretching when they got into their room. Jesse turned his head and noticed Ulric grabbing a towel.

"Are you taking a shower?" Jesse asked.

"Yeah," Ulric said, nodding his head.

"Can you wait until I'm done?" Jesse asked. "I want to take it with you," he said. Ulric smiled, nodded his head, and sat back down.

When Jesse finished his stretching, he noticed Ulric staring at him. "What's wrong?" Jesse asked.

"Nothing is wrong," Ulric said. "I'm just admiring your body," he admitted.

"If you want to admire my body, let's do it in the shower," Jesse said. "I'm all sweaty," he said. Ulric kissed Jesse passionately on the lips, grasped his hand, and entered the bathroom. Shortly after, moans filled the bathroom while they pleasured each other in the shower. Jesse fell asleep peacefully in Ulric's arms that night.

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